U.S. Army · United States 
Luis Hernandez-Vega
1995
Luis M. Hernandez-Vega served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Luis also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Lieutenant Luis Hernandez-Vega was shot and killed while serving a warrant in the La Plena community in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The subject was a two-time convicted murderer who had violated his probation. As officers from the Anti-Crime Unit approached him he stated he would comply, but suddenly produced a .40 caliber handgun and shot Lieutenant Hernandez-Vega in the face. Other officers returned fire, wounding the subject. The man was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Lieutenant Hernandez-Vega was a combat veteran of the Puerto Rico National Guard and had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons. One of his sons also became a police officer with the Puerto Rico Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1970
U.S. Army
1990 – 1991
Also Served
Puerto Rico Police Department
Second Lieutenant
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